Day 7 - Pauses for Lent - Light

3/13/2019

As I gaze out my window this afternoon, what do I see? I see seven deer, grazing in my back yard. A thing of beauty! A gift from God!

I was reminded of a slogan from a conference I attended a few years ago--- SEE ME! It makes me mindful to not just scan people as I shop in Walmart but really look into their faces and maybe even say 'HELLO'. It might mean that at church service I don't glibly speak as I rush to my seat, but take the time to inquire about their well-being. I just might find out they have a need that I can provide. If I want Jesus to SEE ME, then I must SEE others.

Prayer:

Lord, as we rush through our days, concerned only about what affects us, please slow us down so that we may SEE others. Not just see them as a physical body, but SEE them through your eyes. Help us remember your commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. In His name we ask it all. AMEN.

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